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nickhead_00nickhead_00 Member Posts: 69 ✭✭
edited February 2009 in Perry Shooter Competition Shooting and Reloading Forum
Hello all,
I plan to start reloading this year. I used to reload shotgun shells when I was younger for skeet. I have never reloaded brass. So, what equipment do I need to get started and how much should I spend? I only have a few different calibers of rifles and pistols. I have read a few other posts that give advice on reloading books. I'll start there. Thanks in advance for the help.
Nick
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  • GTRiemGTRiem Member Posts: 309 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    thats a good idea,however you better get to all your local shops asap and buy supplies- primer,powder,bullets because the stuff is not on the shelves like the good ole days.i suppose you can get anything if money is not a problem,but then you might as well get loaded ammo,my2cents.
    GTR
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  • GTRiemGTRiem Member Posts: 309 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    sorry i didnt really answer your ?.
    i joined GB because i cant find stuff anymore thought it would help.
    i have 2 dillons and have never had a problem with them or the service from them,but red ones and green ones are excellent loaders too.if you dont have scales, manuals,calipers,etc.you will break 1K
    no problem ,a dillon 550 w/ some upgrades and toolheads is around 750 plus dies.dies are standard by thread size and steel or carbide and the prices vary by caliber.choose according to need and volume of loading..
    IMO i would by new press set up for your favorite caliber and then shop ebay,GB,whatever for all the other stuff.manuals get 2 minimum!
    for saftey.
    GTR
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  • skyfishskyfish Member Posts: 1,068 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I think the kit way is the way to go, I like the RCBS and Hornady kits, there are others, Brand is not that important. The kit must have a press, powder measure and scale. You will also need dies(I like Hornady the best) and a shellholder. Have them be the same brand. A loading block or 2,3 or 4. A case trimmer will be needed for the rifles as well, you could probable start without one.

    Now you're to consumables. Case lube, powder, primers, bullets and brass. Some places are picked over some are not, here in Iowa about the only thing running short are primers.

    Once you get reloading there is always another piece of equipment you will want.
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  • nickhead_00nickhead_00 Member Posts: 69 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    great thanks! ill start with the mags for some more insight then look for a used system or just purchase an economical one to get started and see how i like it. maybe ill look for a mentor in my area too.
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  • fishmastyfishmasty Member Posts: 1,213 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I bought most of my equipment used. I had a little cleaning to do but what the heck. I dont think I had more than 150.00 + dies in mine to begin with Most of my stuff is rcbs. I think Lee has a starter kit for a little over 100.00. If you use Lee cutter and lockstud with thier case length gauge and shell holder it will save you a lot of time and money.
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  • brier-49brier-49 Member Posts: 7,090 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Pick up the ABC's of reloading and read it first.
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